Kristijan Kahlina is one of the few players on the current roster who was also on Charlotte FC’s inaugural squad. His league honor represents how far the club has come.

Can Charlotte FC produce a genuine shock by winning the MLS Cup so early in the franchise’s history? The latest odds are strongly backing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, followed by LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC. Last season’s champions, Columbus Crew, are also among the favourites.

After an outstanding season with the Eastern Conference playoff side, Charlotte FC's Kristijan Kahlina has been named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. The 32-year-old was the only member of CLT's roster to play every minute of the regular season,

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina (in red) is mobbed by teammates after stopping a pair of penalty kicks in Game 2 of the Crown's MLS first round game against Orlando City. Kahlina was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, making him the first Charlotte player to earn a league wide honor.

Charlotte’s own Kristijan Kahlina has been announced as the 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Kahlina is the first CLTFC player and Croatian to earn an individual MLS year-end award. He was playing at such a high level that the team extended his contract through the 2026 season back in October.

Charlotte FC's Kristijan Kahlina was named the 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Croatian led the league in save percentage (75.63) and was tied for first in shutouts (12), third in goals-against average (1.